ZoomZoomFan Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 My car...it shines really well. My g/f used the hood as a mirror one time when I'd already locked the car. Anyway, it's full of swirl marks and fine little scratches that just depress me every time I detail it. I bought a bottle of Zymol. I do NOT have a buffer. I can NOT buy a buffer. Repeat: I cannot machine buff my car. I just can't. So, will a thorough wash and full wax with Zymol help? Is there a special method needed to wax with Zymol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z34-5speed Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I used to use zymol but when i started using Tech Wax i stopped using it. For me Zymol was a bitch to get off most of the time. Now, everyone else i know loves the stuff. They say that if you spray a light coat of water on top of it right before you take it off it makes it look much better. I personally never tried this and i don't plan on it. Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 zymol is ftw over any other OTC cleaner wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal_GS_1989 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Just as a suggestion if you don't already do this. Pick up some of the new armor all original (Its thick, and not as greasy as the old stuff) I use this and water it down a bit (about 70% AA and 30% water) and spray my wheel well liners with it. It turns them nice and black, but isn't overly greasy so stuff doesn't stick to it as easily. I even use it on my tires now too. IMO, it works much better then any of the other tire shine stuff, as it doesn't leave any greasy or sticky film on the tires. It leaves a kind of satin shine on them. Not necessarily wet looking, but instead makes the tires look brand new. I just spray it on, let it sit for a little bit, then wipe off the excess. I have never had good luck with any of the other tire shines on the market. They either are too greasy, or the don't shine nearly as much as they claim. This is just for the finishing touches after you wax up your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomZoomFan Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 So, by saying it's a "bitch to get off", does that mean once you've applied it and it's hazy that it's hard to buff it off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 It just takes time to rub off if you put too much on. I just keep it light on areas that don't need too much attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomZoomFan Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 What should I use to apply it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I just use buffing pads when I apply it. And like everyone else says, it's just a pain to get off. When I say it's a pain, you just have to work at it a bit harder than most waxes to remove it. But, it seems to last for a good amount of time, and the shine is pretty nice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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